Shane O'Neill
@sozdba.bsky.social
SQL Server Database Administrator
PowerShell automation
Coffee, whiskey, etc.
PowerShell automation
Coffee, whiskey, etc.
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Call for speakers at Data Céilí is open and I've just submitted 4 sessions :). More info: sessionize.com/data-ceili-2...
Data Céilí 2026: Call for Speakers
Data Céilí 2026 is a free, in-person event focusing on the MS Data Platform taking place in Dublin, Ireland.Pre-cons taking place on the 11th of June ...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Call for speakers at Data Céilí is open and I've just submitted 4 sessions :). More info: sessionize.com/data-ceili-2...
Seeing as I woke up this morning to a locked out account, I guess it's official.
I've had my last day of work with Global Payments!
Here's to a little bit of weekend downtime before I start my new gig!
I've had my last day of work with Global Payments!
Here's to a little bit of weekend downtime before I start my new gig!
January 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Seeing as I woke up this morning to a locked out account, I guess it's official.
I've had my last day of work with Global Payments!
Here's to a little bit of weekend downtime before I start my new gig!
I've had my last day of work with Global Payments!
Here's to a little bit of weekend downtime before I start my new gig!
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If you use Database Mail in SQL Server, you should not install SQL Server 2022 CU23 (which breaks Database Mail).
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl...
#SQLServer #SQLServer2022
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl...
#SQLServer #SQLServer2022
January 20, 2026 at 7:34 PM
If you use Database Mail in SQL Server, you should not install SQL Server 2022 CU23 (which breaks Database Mail).
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl...
#SQLServer #SQLServer2022
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubl...
#SQLServer #SQLServer2022
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The Nobel Peace Prize becoming so prestigious that wars are fought over a head of state coveting it is some real monkey paw stuff for Alfred Nobel.
January 19, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Nobel Peace Prize becoming so prestigious that wars are fought over a head of state coveting it is some real monkey paw stuff for Alfred Nobel.
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[Blog] BRIN Indexes in PostgreSQL: www.sqlpassion.at/archive/2026... #sqlpassion #performance #PostgreSQL #postgres
BRIN Indexes in PostgreSQL – SQLpassion
www.sqlpassion.at
January 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
[Blog] BRIN Indexes in PostgreSQL: www.sqlpassion.at/archive/2026... #sqlpassion #performance #PostgreSQL #postgres
What a difference....a NOT EXISTS makes 🎵
That's it, that's all.
Changed a NOT IN to a NOT EXISTS, and we go from 17hours 39mins to 2 seconds.
DBs are amazing...
#SqlServer
That's it, that's all.
Changed a NOT IN to a NOT EXISTS, and we go from 17hours 39mins to 2 seconds.
DBs are amazing...
#SqlServer
January 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM
What a difference....a NOT EXISTS makes 🎵
That's it, that's all.
Changed a NOT IN to a NOT EXISTS, and we go from 17hours 39mins to 2 seconds.
DBs are amazing...
#SqlServer
That's it, that's all.
Changed a NOT IN to a NOT EXISTS, and we go from 17hours 39mins to 2 seconds.
DBs are amazing...
#SqlServer
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I'm hitting the stage @powershellsummit.org with my friend @sdwheeler.bsky.social to talk about all things PlatyPS and what's new in the 1.0 release! Join us as we show you what it is, how it can help you, and how to use this powerful documentation tool for your #PowerShell modules!
Home | PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit
PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is the gathering of PowerShell and DevOps professionals and enthusiasts. Join us for North America's only PowerShell Conference.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I'm hitting the stage @powershellsummit.org with my friend @sdwheeler.bsky.social to talk about all things PlatyPS and what's new in the 1.0 release! Join us as we show you what it is, how it can help you, and how to use this powerful documentation tool for your #PowerShell modules!
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[Blog] GIN Indexes in PostgreSQL: www.sqlpassion.at/archive/2026... #sqlpassion #postgres #PostgreSQL
GIN Indexes in PostgreSQL – SQLpassion
www.sqlpassion.at
January 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
[Blog] GIN Indexes in PostgreSQL: www.sqlpassion.at/archive/2026... #sqlpassion #postgres #PostgreSQL
First book of Maori myths I've found!
I have a weird goal of getting as much different myths as possible
I have a weird goal of getting as much different myths as possible
January 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
First book of Maori myths I've found!
I have a weird goal of getting as much different myths as possible
I have a weird goal of getting as much different myths as possible
Well things don't seem so good all around right now, and even tech things ain't looking too good.
Think I'll just read and write for a while until things seem better...
Think I'll just read and write for a while until things seem better...
January 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Well things don't seem so good all around right now, and even tech things ain't looking too good.
Think I'll just read and write for a while until things seem better...
Think I'll just read and write for a while until things seem better...
Happy Nollaig na mBan!
I luckily found another dish that she likes! Hot and spicy salmon with egg fried rice.
The gluten-free & dairy-free requirements still add a bit of difficulty when finding a dish.
I luckily found another dish that she likes! Hot and spicy salmon with egg fried rice.
The gluten-free & dairy-free requirements still add a bit of difficulty when finding a dish.
January 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Happy Nollaig na mBan!
I luckily found another dish that she likes! Hot and spicy salmon with egg fried rice.
The gluten-free & dairy-free requirements still add a bit of difficulty when finding a dish.
I luckily found another dish that she likes! Hot and spicy salmon with egg fried rice.
The gluten-free & dairy-free requirements still add a bit of difficulty when finding a dish.
I now have a shelf in my office filled with broken headphones that MY FAT HEAD has broken 🙃
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I now have a shelf in my office filled with broken headphones that MY FAT HEAD has broken 🙃
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Hey all, just a reminder that the @dataceili.bsky.social call for speakers is open!
dbafromthecold.com/2025/12/16/d...
#sqlserver #fabric #powerbi #sql2025 #conference
dbafromthecold.com/2025/12/16/d...
#sqlserver #fabric #powerbi #sql2025 #conference
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hey all, just a reminder that the @dataceili.bsky.social call for speakers is open!
dbafromthecold.com/2025/12/16/d...
#sqlserver #fabric #powerbi #sql2025 #conference
dbafromthecold.com/2025/12/16/d...
#sqlserver #fabric #powerbi #sql2025 #conference
Testing is on going...
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Testing is on going...
Saturday work done
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Saturday work done
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Our website recently got an upgrade! It was initially built on WordPress in 2016 then after several hacks, was exported to HTML and put on @github.com's Pages in 2020. Now, it's been redesigned using Hugo and Claude Code. Let us know what you think!
dbatools | Command-line superpowers for SQL Server automation
A free, open-source PowerShell module with 600+ commands that make SQL Server administration simple, powerful, and fun.
dbatools.io
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Our website recently got an upgrade! It was initially built on WordPress in 2016 then after several hacks, was exported to HTML and put on @github.com's Pages in 2020. Now, it's been redesigned using Hugo and Claude Code. Let us know what you think!
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I'm going to try #CliffDiving with #PowerShell tonight.
www.meetup.com/pacific-powe...
Anyone else want to jump off the cliff?
@steviecoaster.dev may have parachutes.
Jump starts at 6 pm pacific time.
www.meetup.com/pacific-powe...
Anyone else want to jump off the cliff?
@steviecoaster.dev may have parachutes.
Jump starts at 6 pm pacific time.
Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) (by Stephen Valdinger), Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Much like you wouldn't go BASE jumping without a parachute, you wouldn't hand a script to someone with validation, right? Right??? In this session, we'll cover some tips an
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm going to try #CliffDiving with #PowerShell tonight.
www.meetup.com/pacific-powe...
Anyone else want to jump off the cliff?
@steviecoaster.dev may have parachutes.
Jump starts at 6 pm pacific time.
www.meetup.com/pacific-powe...
Anyone else want to jump off the cliff?
@steviecoaster.dev may have parachutes.
Jump starts at 6 pm pacific time.
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Join me, along with fellow Microsoft MVPs @stevenjudd.bsky.social and @psjamesp.dev for a PS Wednesday straight from #SpiceWorld
We’ll share #PowerShell tips, tease what's in their sessions, and have plenty of friendly banter along the way
🎥 Wednesday @1pm CST ➡️
We’ll share #PowerShell tips, tease what's in their sessions, and have plenty of friendly banter along the way
🎥 Wednesday @1pm CST ➡️
PowerShell Wednesday SpiceWorld Edition
We are LIVE from SpiceWorld 2025 with a couple of Microsoft MVPs, PowerShell community members, AND SpiceWorld speakers.
We will share some tips and takeaways from their sessions, roast each other endlessly, and answer YOUR questions.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join me, along with fellow Microsoft MVPs @stevenjudd.bsky.social and @psjamesp.dev for a PS Wednesday straight from #SpiceWorld
We’ll share #PowerShell tips, tease what's in their sessions, and have plenty of friendly banter along the way
🎥 Wednesday @1pm CST ➡️
We’ll share #PowerShell tips, tease what's in their sessions, and have plenty of friendly banter along the way
🎥 Wednesday @1pm CST ➡️
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BurntToast turns #PowerShell into lovely toast notifications
Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
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Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
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November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
BurntToast turns #PowerShell into lovely toast notifications
Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
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Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
1/2
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Thanks again to @andrewpla.tech for having me on #PowerShell Wednesday and the PowerShell Podcast recent. Had a blast, always love talking about toast (and catching up with a mate!)
BurntToast turns #PowerShell into lovely toast notifications
Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
1/2
Here’s @toastit.dev creating a toast notification with a button that launches Notepad. Use your imagination and think of the possibilities!
Try it yourself:
Install-Module BurntToast
New-BurntToastNotification
1/2
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thanks again to @andrewpla.tech for having me on #PowerShell Wednesday and the PowerShell Podcast recent. Had a blast, always love talking about toast (and catching up with a mate!)
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Heads up! I’m presenting for my friends at the PNW #PowerShell user group next week about parameter validation!
This is a critical thing to master no matter where you are in your scripting journey.
Join us for Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) at the link below!
This is a critical thing to master no matter where you are in your scripting journey.
Join us for Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) at the link below!
Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) (by Stephen Valdinger), Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Much like you wouldn't go BASE jumping without a parachute, you wouldn't hand a script to someone with validation, right? Right??? In this session, we'll cover some tips an
www.meetup.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Heads up! I’m presenting for my friends at the PNW #PowerShell user group next week about parameter validation!
This is a critical thing to master no matter where you are in your scripting journey.
Join us for Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) at the link below!
This is a critical thing to master no matter where you are in your scripting journey.
Join us for Cliff diving with PowerShell (And other bad ideas) at the link below!
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PowerShell Wednesday is here, and we are learning about...
🔥 PowerShell Parameter Binding - how PowerShell matches your input to parameters
Join us for a deep dive with @sdwheeler.bsky.social, Lead Documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft.
📺
🔥 PowerShell Parameter Binding - how PowerShell matches your input to parameters
Join us for a deep dive with @sdwheeler.bsky.social, Lead Documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft.
📺
PowerShell Parameter Binding Explained and Debugged with Microsoft's Sean Wheeler
Ever wonder how PowerShell decides which parameters to use and where your values actually go? In this PowerShell Wednesday session, we’re joined by Microsoft’s Sean Wheeler from the PowerShell team to demystify parameter binding—one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of PowerShell.
Can
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November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
PowerShell Wednesday is here, and we are learning about...
🔥 PowerShell Parameter Binding - how PowerShell matches your input to parameters
Join us for a deep dive with @sdwheeler.bsky.social, Lead Documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft.
📺
🔥 PowerShell Parameter Binding - how PowerShell matches your input to parameters
Join us for a deep dive with @sdwheeler.bsky.social, Lead Documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft.
📺
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Podcast appearance: @findingdatafriends.com with @jpomfret.co.uk and @bweissman.bsky.social #sqlfamily #community
flxsql.com/2025/10/27/f...
flxsql.com/2025/10/27/f...
Finding Data Friends
In which Andy has a guest spot on the Finding Data Friends video podcast
flxsql.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Podcast appearance: @findingdatafriends.com with @jpomfret.co.uk and @bweissman.bsky.social #sqlfamily #community
flxsql.com/2025/10/27/f...
flxsql.com/2025/10/27/f...
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🧠 Converting 3500+ #Pester tests from v4→v5 with AI
👩💻 @funbucket.dev on how #AI tools sped up migration — and why v6 will be easier.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/ajlniR3X0U8?si=5rE...
🎟️ #PSConfEU 2026 → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Automation #DevOps
👩💻 @funbucket.dev on how #AI tools sped up migration — and why v6 will be easier.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/ajlniR3X0U8?si=5rE...
🎟️ #PSConfEU 2026 → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Automation #DevOps
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youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🧠 Converting 3500+ #Pester tests from v4→v5 with AI
👩💻 @funbucket.dev on how #AI tools sped up migration — and why v6 will be easier.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/ajlniR3X0U8?si=5rE...
🎟️ #PSConfEU 2026 → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Automation #DevOps
👩💻 @funbucket.dev on how #AI tools sped up migration — and why v6 will be easier.
▶️ Watch: youtu.be/ajlniR3X0U8?si=5rE...
🎟️ #PSConfEU 2026 → psconf.eu
#PowerShell #Automation #DevOps
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Had such a great time chatting with @andrewpla.tech on the #PowerShell podcast about #Intune, #PowerShell, IntuneStack, #DevOps and getting started on your #automation journey.
Remember when people thought #PowerShell would take away jobs?
@allwayshype.com draws a great parallel between that moment and the current wave of AI anxiety.
Her reminder: “You’re not getting paid to write code. You’re getting paid to think. You’re getting paid to solve business problems.”
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@allwayshype.com draws a great parallel between that moment and the current wave of AI anxiety.
Her reminder: “You’re not getting paid to write code. You’re getting paid to think. You’re getting paid to solve business problems.”
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October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Had such a great time chatting with @andrewpla.tech on the #PowerShell podcast about #Intune, #PowerShell, IntuneStack, #DevOps and getting started on your #automation journey.